[Elecraft] loss of RX sensitivity

Wes Stewart wes_n7ws at triconet.org
Tue Sep 18 18:00:09 EDT 2018


Hi Frank,

Agreed.

See: https://www.sdr-kits.net/VA5_Page  bottom of the page. Indicative prices in 
USD $191.77

Wes


On 9/18/2018 1:53 PM, donovanf at starpower.net wrote:
> Hi Wes,
>
> Thanks for forwarding the information about DG5MK's new FA-VA5
> VNA.  What is its current selling price?
>
> If you use many BNC connectors, you'll notice a distinct difference in
> connector quality especially above 100 MHz.  Avoid using BNC male
> connectors with weak tension when you turn the bayonette
> to engage the connector.  If the bayonette turns too easily it doesn't
> maintain sufficient engagement force to keep the RF connections
> in proper alignment.
>
> 73
> Frank
> W3LPL
>



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